Recommendation for a quick, easy, reversible, cheap, COBB-esque tune for 2016 435i

Rg21044 · 03-10-2019, 06:01 PM

Hi guys. I had a 2007 335 coupe about five years ago. I put a COBB tune on it and loved it. The COBB was cheap, easy to install, easy to uninstall, and simple enough for me to use.

My question is, what similar tunes are available for a 2016 435i? Bare in mind that I'm not very good at wrenching. Thanks in advance for your input.

Randy

otay · 03-10-2019, 07:52 PM

I had MHD flash tune on my '14 335i, and will use it again on a '15 335i I'm getting.
http://mhdtuning.com/mhd-flasher-f-series-n55/#

It's easy and pretty popular...
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1450585

rjd_F30 · 03-10-2019, 07:55 PM

Bootmod3 is a pretty simple and easy to use flash tuning platform. For a stock car, you can flash a stage 1 tune and forget about it, but still have the ability to flash stage 2 if you do some hardware upgrades. If you want something even simpler, Dinantronics Sport is a piggyback that just plugs into the TMAP sensor, and can be installed and uninstalled in about 10 seconds. It just ads a couple extra pounds of boost for some easy extra power.

Rg21044 · 03-10-2019, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'll investigate those leads.

_tlink · 03-11-2019, 11:12 AM

BM3 or MHD will work, just be careful if you stay stock as charge pipe WILL eventually fail under under higher boost (even breaks at stocks boost) since it is made of plastic.

Rg21044 · 03-12-2019, 04:58 AM

Thanks. I remember people being concerned about the charge pipe in the 335 with COBB. I will keep it in mind.

TF3090 · 03-12-2019, 11:08 AM

If your car is out of warranty, the correct answer is to go FBO (downpipe, chargepipe, intercooler) + BM3/MHD Stage 2 flash tune and call it a day.

If your car is on a warranty plan, then this question becomes more complex... otherwise it is very easy

uncleruckus · 03-12-2019, 12:45 PM

For simple 5 minute install/removal I would look at the Dinantronics Sport Tuner OR JB+. Both are simple piggyback tunes that adds up to ~ 4psi.

MHD, BM3 and AA flash tunes aren't necessarily difficult to install/remove, however it does require you to connect another device (such as phone or laptop) to flash.

If you are planning to do more mods in future, then go flash tune so that you are "future proofing". If all you want is a simple bump in power, then the JB+ or Dinantronics Sport tuner would be good fits (but lets be honest ...... most of us on here have the mod bug and even if we tell ourselves "no more" or "that's it", somehow we always end up adding more mods

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mike@x-ph.com · 03-12-2019, 05:57 PM

Bootmod3 , takes seconds to upload and at anytime you can go back to stock

its the best tune overall with unparalleled features and constant updates

03-10-2019, 06:01 PM	#1
Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Recommendation for a quick, easy, reversible, cheap, COBB-esque tune for 2016 435i Hi guys. I had a 2007 335 coupe about five years ago. I put a COBB tune on it and loved it. The COBB was cheap, easy to install, easy to uninstall, and simple enough for me to use. My question is, what similar tunes are available for a 2016 435i? Bare in mind that I'm not very good at wrenching. Thanks in advance for your input. Randy
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otay Major 826 Rep 1,342 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I had MHD flash tune on my '14 335i, and will use it again on a '15 335i I'm getting. http://mhdtuning.com/mhd-flasher-f-series-n55/# It's easy and pretty popular... https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1450585
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rjd_F30 Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,680 Posts Drives: 2013 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Bootmod3 is a pretty simple and easy to use flash tuning platform. For a stock car, you can flash a stage 1 tune and forget about it, but still have the ability to flash stage 2 if you do some hardware upgrades. If you want something even simpler, Dinantronics Sport is a piggyback that just plugs into the TMAP sensor, and can be installed and uninstalled in about 10 seconds. It just ads a couple extra pounds of boost for some easy extra power. __________________ Instagram: rjd_f30 \| Current: EBII 2013 335i 6MT RWD & Sprint Blue 2008 Audi RS4 \| Retired: 2013 328i, 2000 XTerra, 2022 Civic Si \|
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Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. I'll investigate those leads.
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03-11-2019, 11:12 AM	#5
_tlink Guy with a car 98 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 15' 435i Msport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	BM3 or MHD will work, just be careful if you stay stock as charge pipe WILL eventually fail under under higher boost (even breaks at stocks boost) since it is made of plastic. __________________ 15' 435i BSM on CR // BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS // NGK Plugs Gapped 0.023" // VRSF Catless DP // CTS Turbo Intake, CP, FMIC // AWE Tuning w/ Perf. Midpipe // BC Racing BR Coilovers // Apex EC-7 // Michelin PS4S // Plus a shit load of carbon
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03-12-2019, 04:58 AM	#6
Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I remember people being concerned about the charge pipe in the 335 with COBB. I will keep it in mind.
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03-12-2019, 11:08 AM	#7
TF3090 Private First Class 57 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (1)	If your car is out of warranty, the correct answer is to go FBO (downpipe, chargepipe, intercooler) + BM3/MHD Stage 2 flash tune and call it a day. If your car is on a warranty plan, then this question becomes more complex... otherwise it is very easy __________________ 2014 BMW 435i M Sport Bootmod3 Stage 2 93 Oct VRSF Catless DP, VRSF Chargepipe, Wagner Knockoff eBay FMIC, Injen Air Intake, H&R Springs
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03-12-2019, 12:45 PM	#8
uncleruckus no relation 130 Rep 442 Posts Drives: F30 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	For simple 5 minute install/removal I would look at the Dinantronics Sport Tuner OR JB+. Both are simple piggyback tunes that adds up to ~ 4psi. MHD, BM3 and AA flash tunes aren't necessarily difficult to install/remove, however it does require you to connect another device (such as phone or laptop) to flash. If you are planning to do more mods in future, then go flash tune so that you are "future proofing". If all you want is a simple bump in power, then the JB+ or Dinantronics Sport tuner would be good fits (but lets be honest ...... most of us on here have the mod bug and even if we tell ourselves "no more" or "that's it", somehow we always end up adding more mods )
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mike@x-ph.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 24199 Rep 190,807 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	Bootmod3 , takes seconds to upload and at anytime you can go back to stock its the best tune overall with unparalleled features and constant updates __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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